Instructor Rating Form
Effective instructor evaluation drives educational excellence. This comprehensive form enables students to rate instructors across key teaching dimensions: subject knowledge, presentation skills, engagement, accessibility, and fairness. The structured matrix ensures consistent evaluation while open-ended sections capture qualitative insights. Use results for faculty development, course assignments, and continuous improvement of educational outcomes.
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export function instructorRatingForm(form: FormTs) {
// Instructor Rating Form
// Demonstrates: MatrixQuestion, StarRating x6, EmojiRating, RatingScale, RadioButton, Textarea, dynamic styling
// ============================================
// HEADER
// ============================================
form.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header', {
label: 'Instructor Evaluation',
computedValue: () => 'Your feedback helps improve teaching quality and course delivery.',
customStyles: {
backgroundColor: '#0ea5e9',
color: 'white',
padding: '24px',
borderRadius: '12px',
textAlign: 'center'
}
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 1: Course Information
// ============================================
const courseSection = form.addSubform('courseInfo', {
title: 'Course Information'
});
courseSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextbox('courseName', {
label: 'Course name or code',
placeholder: 'e.g., MATH 101 - Calculus I',
isRequired: true
}, '1fr');
row.addTextbox('instructorName', {
label: 'Instructor name',
placeholder: 'Enter instructor name',
isRequired: true
}, '1fr');
});
courseSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('courseFormat', {
label: 'Course format',
options: [
{ id: 'in-person', name: 'In-person' },
{ id: 'online-sync', name: 'Online (synchronous)' },
{ id: 'online-async', name: 'Online (asynchronous)' },
{ id: 'hybrid', name: 'Hybrid' }
],
placeholder: 'Select format'
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('attendanceLevel', {
label: 'Your attendance level',
options: [
{ id: 'all', name: 'Attended all classes' },
{ id: 'most', name: 'Attended most classes (75%+)' },
{ id: 'half', name: 'Attended about half' },
{ id: 'few', name: 'Attended few classes' }
],
placeholder: 'Select attendance'
}, '1fr');
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 2: Overall Impression
// ============================================
const overallSection = form.addSubform('overallImpression', {
title: 'Overall Impression',
customStyles: () => {
const rating = overallSection.starRating('overallRating')?.value();
if (rating && rating >= 4) return { backgroundColor: '#dcfce7', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' };
if (rating && rating <= 2) return { backgroundColor: '#fee2e2', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' };
return { padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' };
}
});
overallSection.addRow(row => {
row.addStarRating('overallRating', {
label: 'Overall rating of this instructor',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'xl',
alignment: 'center',
showConfettiOnMax: true
});
});
overallSection.addRow(row => {
row.addEmojiRating('learningExperience', {
label: 'How would you describe your learning experience?',
preset: 'satisfaction',
size: 'lg',
alignment: 'center'
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 3: Teaching Skills Matrix
// ============================================
const skillsSection = form.addSubform('teachingSkills', {
title: 'Teaching Skills Assessment'
});
skillsSection.addRow(row => {
row.addMatrixQuestion('skillsMatrix', {
label: 'Rate the instructor on the following teaching skills:',
rows: [
{ id: 'knowledge', label: 'Subject matter expertise', isRequired: true },
{ id: 'clarity', label: 'Clarity of explanations', isRequired: true },
{ id: 'organization', label: 'Course organization and structure', isRequired: true },
{ id: 'engagement', label: 'Ability to engage students', isRequired: true },
{ id: 'pace', label: 'Appropriate teaching pace' },
{ id: 'examples', label: 'Use of relevant examples' },
{ id: 'materials', label: 'Quality of course materials' }
],
columns: [
{ id: '1', label: 'Poor' },
{ id: '2', label: 'Fair' },
{ id: '3', label: 'Good' },
{ id: '4', label: 'Very Good' },
{ id: '5', label: 'Excellent' }
],
striped: true,
fullWidth: true
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 4: Communication & Support
// ============================================
const communicationSection = form.addSubform('communication', {
title: 'Communication & Support'
});
communicationSection.addRow(row => {
row.addStarRating('responsiveness', {
label: 'Responsiveness to questions and emails',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'md',
alignment: 'left'
}, '1fr');
row.addStarRating('availability', {
label: 'Availability outside of class (office hours)',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'md',
alignment: 'left'
}, '1fr');
});
communicationSection.addRow(row => {
row.addStarRating('feedback', {
label: 'Quality and timeliness of feedback on assignments',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'md',
alignment: 'left'
}, '1fr');
row.addStarRating('encouragement', {
label: 'Encouragement of student participation',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'md',
alignment: 'left'
}, '1fr');
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 5: Fairness & Assessment
// ============================================
const fairnessSection = form.addSubform('fairness', {
title: 'Fairness & Assessment'
});
fairnessSection.addRow(row => {
row.addRatingScale('gradingFairness', {
label: 'How fair was the grading in this course?',
preset: 'likert-5',
lowLabel: 'Very unfair',
highLabel: 'Very fair',
alignment: 'center',
isRequired: true
});
});
fairnessSection.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('expectationsClear', {
label: 'Were expectations for assignments and exams clearly communicated?',
options: [
{ id: 'always', name: 'Always clear' },
{ id: 'usually', name: 'Usually clear' },
{ id: 'sometimes', name: 'Sometimes unclear' },
{ id: 'rarely', name: 'Rarely clear' }
],
orientation: 'horizontal'
});
});
fairnessSection.addRow(row => {
row.addStarRating('workloadBalance', {
label: 'Appropriateness of workload for course credits',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'md',
alignment: 'center'
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 6: Would Recommend
// ============================================
const recommendSection = form.addSubform('recommend', {
title: 'Would You Recommend?',
customStyles: () => {
const category = recommendSection.ratingScale('recommendScore')?.npsCategory();
if (category === 'promoter') return { backgroundColor: '#d1fae5', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' };
if (category === 'passive') return { backgroundColor: '#fef3c7', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' };
if (category === 'detractor') return { backgroundColor: '#fee2e2', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' };
return { padding: '16px' };
}
});
recommendSection.addRow(row => {
row.addRatingScale('recommendScore', {
label: 'How likely are you to recommend this instructor to other students?',
preset: 'nps',
showSegmentColors: true,
showCategoryLabel: true,
isRequired: true
});
});
recommendSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('wouldTakeAgain', {
label: 'I would take another course with this instructor',
isVisible: () => {
const score = recommendSection.ratingScale('recommendScore')?.value();
return score !== null && score !== undefined;
}
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 7: Strengths & Improvements
// ============================================
const feedbackSection = form.addSubform('qualitativeFeedback', {
title: 'Detailed Feedback',
isVisible: () => recommendSection.ratingScale('recommendScore')?.value() !== null
});
feedbackSection.addSpacer();
feedbackSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('strengths', {
label: () => {
const score = recommendSection.ratingScale('recommendScore')?.value();
if (score !== null && score !== undefined && score >= 9) {
return 'What made this instructor excellent?';
}
return "What are this instructor's greatest strengths?";
},
placeholder: 'Share specific examples of what the instructor did well...',
rows: 3,
autoExpand: true
});
});
feedbackSection.addSpacer();
feedbackSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('improvements', {
label: () => {
const score = recommendSection.ratingScale('recommendScore')?.value();
if (score !== null && score !== undefined && score <= 6) {
return 'What specific changes would improve your experience?';
}
return 'What could this instructor improve?';
},
placeholder: 'Provide constructive suggestions for improvement...',
rows: 3,
autoExpand: true
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 8: Additional Comments
// ============================================
const additionalSection = form.addSubform('additional', {
title: 'Additional Comments',
isVisible: () => recommendSection.ratingScale('recommendScore')?.value() !== null
});
additionalSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('additionalComments', {
label: 'Any other feedback for this instructor or course?',
placeholder: 'Share any other thoughts, suggestions, or observations...',
rows: 3,
autoExpand: true
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 9: Summary
// ============================================
const summarySection = form.addSubform('summary', {
title: 'Evaluation Summary',
isVisible: () => recommendSection.ratingScale('recommendScore')?.value() !== null
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('summaryContent', {
computedValue: () => {
const courseName = courseSection.textbox('courseName')?.value();
const instructorName = courseSection.textbox('instructorName')?.value();
const overall = overallSection.starRating('overallRating')?.value();
const recommend = recommendSection.ratingScale('recommendScore')?.value();
const category = recommendSection.ratingScale('recommendScore')?.npsCategory();
const wouldTakeAgain = recommendSection.checkbox('wouldTakeAgain')?.value();
if (!recommend) return '';
let summary = `Instructor Evaluation Summary\n`;
summary += `${'═'.repeat(30)}\n\n`;
if (courseName) summary += `Course: ${courseName}\n`;
if (instructorName) summary += `Instructor: ${instructorName}\n`;
if (overall) {
summary += `\nOverall Rating: ${'★'.repeat(overall)}${'☆'.repeat(5 - overall)}`;
}
summary += `\n\nRecommendation Score: ${recommend}/10`;
if (category) {
const label = category === 'promoter' ? ' (Highly Recommended)' :
category === 'passive' ? ' (Neutral)' : ' (Not Recommended)';
summary += label;
}
if (wouldTakeAgain !== null && wouldTakeAgain !== undefined) {
summary += `\n\nWould take again: ${wouldTakeAgain ? 'Yes' : 'No'}`;
}
return summary;
},
customStyles: () => {
const category = recommendSection.ratingScale('recommendScore')?.npsCategory();
const baseStyles = {
padding: '16px',
borderRadius: '8px',
whiteSpace: 'pre-wrap',
fontFamily: 'monospace',
fontSize: '14px'
};
if (category === 'promoter') {
return { ...baseStyles, backgroundColor: '#d1fae5', borderLeft: '4px solid #10b981' };
} else if (category === 'passive') {
return { ...baseStyles, backgroundColor: '#fef3c7', borderLeft: '4px solid #f59e0b' };
} else if (category === 'detractor') {
return { ...baseStyles, backgroundColor: '#fee2e2', borderLeft: '4px solid #ef4444' };
}
return { ...baseStyles, backgroundColor: '#f1f5f9' };
}
});
});
// ============================================
// FORM CONFIGURATION
// ============================================
form.configureSubmitButton({
label: 'Submit Evaluation',
isVisible: () => recommendSection.ratingScale('recommendScore')?.value() !== null
});
form.configureCompletionScreen({
type: 'text',
title: 'Thank you for your evaluation!',
message: 'Your feedback is valuable for improving teaching quality. All responses are confidential and will be shared with the instructor after grades are submitted.'
});
}
Frequently Asked Questions
When should students complete instructor evaluations?
Best practice is during the final two weeks of the course, before final exams. This ensures students have experienced the full course while material is still fresh. Avoid the last class day when attendance may be low.
Should instructor evaluations be anonymous?
Yes, anonymous evaluations typically yield more honest feedback. Students are more likely to share constructive criticism without fear of grade impact. Ensure your system protects anonymity while preventing duplicate submissions.
How can I increase evaluation response rates?
Dedicate class time for completion, explain how feedback improves teaching, share examples of changes made from past feedback, and consider small incentives like early exam access. Aim for at least 70% response rate for reliable data.
What dimensions should instructor evaluations cover?
Key dimensions include: subject matter expertise, clarity of explanations, organization and preparedness, engagement and enthusiasm, responsiveness to questions, fairness in grading, and availability outside class.
How should evaluation results be used?
Use for formative development (helping instructors improve), not just summative assessment. Share individual results with instructors, identify professional development needs, and track trends over time. Avoid using single course results for major personnel decisions.